Reverend Christian Kwabena Andrews, also known as Osofo Kyiri Abosom, the 2020 presidential candidate for the Ghana Union Movement (GUM), has issued a warning, indicating his intention to lead a protest if President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo sends Ghanaian troops to intervene in the ongoing coup crisis in Niger.
Osofo Kyiri Abosom made this declaration during a press briefing in Accra on Monday, August 14, 2023. He stressed the need for Ghana to address its own internal challenges and avoid interference in the internal affairs of other countries.
Directing his message to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, Osofo Kyiri Abosom highlighted Ghana’s domestic struggles and pleaded against actions that might lead to the loss of life among Ghanaian military personnel.
He underscored the close bond between Ghanaians and their military, expressing concerns about endorsing any action that could jeopardize their safety.
In a firm tone, Osofo Kyiri Abosom cautioned that if the president disregards their plea and proceeds with intervention, the Ghana Union Movement (GUM) would lead a robust protest against the president and his administration. He emphasized the importance of maintaining Ghana’s tradition of peaceful coexistence and avoiding any violence.
Osofo Kyiri Abosom also commented on GUM’s perspective on the involvement of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in the Niger situation. He questioned the reasoning behind engaging in conflict and emphasized the significance of first resolving Ghana’s internal issues. To illustrate his point, he cited Nigeria’s ongoing struggles with Boko Haram.
Meanwhile, Gold Ahinful, the General Secretary of GUM, announced the upcoming opening of nominations for the flagbearer and national executive positions. The nomination period is set to begin on Friday, September 1 and conclude on September 8, 2023. Prospective presidential candidates are required to submit a non-refundable fee of GH¢100,000 as part of the nomination process.